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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.
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Which Home Upgrades Provide the Best ROI for Resale?
Strategic home upgrades can enhance value and attract buyers in competitive markets. Key improvements include modern kitchens, updated bathrooms, and energy-efficient features. Minor kitchen remodels can yield a 75-80% ROI, while bathroom updates offer 60-70%. Enhancements like landscaping and fresh paint can increase offers by 5-10%. Energy-efficient upgrades and smart home technology appeal to buyers…
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Mississauga Cuts Housing Costs to Build Faster
Mississauga’s new housing measures aim to reduce costs and speed up home construction. Temporary measures include eliminating development charges for three-bedroom rental apartments and reducing charges for others.
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New Year, Better Mortgage Rates: Tips to Get You There
Pay balances three days pre-statement to lower utilization ratios, significantly boosting your credit score quickly.Accept credit limit increases to reduce utilization, improve credit health, and strengthen your profile responsibly.
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Sell Luxury Homes Faster With These Tips!
How to sell luxury real estate? Market knowledge, the right agent, and staging are essential for success. Why hire a luxury agent? They have market expertise and a network to maximize your sale.
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Report maintenance issues with your rental apartment
The City of Mississauga's Rental Standards Program assists tenants in addressing maintenance issues in apartment buildings. If landlords or property managers neglect repairs, residents can report problems related to heating, plumbing, pests, and cleanliness. The program covers buildings with two or more storeys and six or more units. Since its launch in 2022, it has…
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Happy Women’s Day
International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…
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Who does what? Making housing more affordable in Mississauga
The Region of Peel and the City of Mississauga are addressing housing affordability challenges. In Mississauga, first-time homebuyers must be in the top 20% of income earners to afford an average home, while average rents exceed $2,000 for a one-bedroom unit. The Region oversees affordable housing, providing support to nearly 17,000 households, but currently meets…
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Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings Program Has Launched
The Home Renovation Savings Program offers rebates up to 30% for energy efficiency improvements starting January 28, 2025.By 2036, the program aims to reduce Ontario’s peak demand by 3,000 MW—equivalent to three million homes off the grid.
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Ontario Offers Rebates for Energy-Efficient Renovations
Ontario introduces energy efficiency programs, offering rebates for home renovations like windows, insulation, and heat pumps.The Home Renovation Savings Program provides rebates up to 30% of energy-efficient home improvement costs.
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